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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,326.72, 27,507.36 and 9,567.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,326.72, 27,507.36 and 9,567.68 is: 14,360.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,326.72 : 27,507.36 = 9,567.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,326.72/27,507.36 = 9,567.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,326.72x = 27,507.36 × 9,567.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,326.72x = 263,181,618.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,181,618.12/18,326.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,360.54

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